“Okay then. I won’t argue with you.” He laughed, leaning into her touch. “Your hands are soft.” He murmured, placing his hand over hers.
Rowan nodded, smiling softly. “Yeah it’s pretty popular if you know your classical music. I think I played this when I was 11 maybe. Right before we moved to America.”
She stuck her tongue out playfully. “That’s because I use lotion, Tyler. Makes my skin soft.”
“You’re not from America?” Jeremy looked dumbfounded for a moment. “I had no idea!”
Tyler laughed softly and took her hand, kissing her palm and fingers gently. “I love your hands..” He murmured, blinking and looking up at her.
Rowan laughed, leaning against the piano a bit. “Most people don’t. I lived in Surrey for most of my life, then London for a few years, then moved here when I was 13.” He explained, tapping his fingers on his knee.
Xio blushed, covering her face with her free hand and giggling. “Tyler! You’re such a charmer.” She hummed, kissing his cheek. “I love you so much.”
“Ah! I wish I could travel! But I don’t want to risk my health.” He sighed loudly. “My stupid blood doesn’t clot right, if I get cut I tend to bleed a ton. Can’t travel when you’re afraid of dying.” He replied with a laugh. “But hey! I’m glad you decided to pop into America to live for a bit.” He winked.
Tyler laughed and peppered her face with kisses, nudging his nose against her cheek. “I love you too, Xio.”
Rowan’s face fell slightly and he tilted his head. “I’m sorry..you seem really positive about it though.” He replied, smiling gently.
She giggled happily and gently pushed his face away. “I love you more, you dork!” Xio cupped his face, scrunching up her nose cutely. “You’re so attractive and cute.”
“Ah Hell, no blood disorder of mine is going to stop me from being me. I’m going to live life like anyone normal!” He leaned back and pulled his phone from his pocket as it buzzed. “Mm Jamie is going to meet me here.”
“Really? I’m pretty sure you are.” He nuzzled close to her again. Tyler turned back towards Jeremy and Rowan, laughing softly. “Oh, and if Rowan is drunk or mad, his accent will come out. It’s really strong.”
“Awwwww..” Rowan giggled, turning and sticking his tongue out at Tyler. “For your information, my accent is beautiful.” He huffed, turning back to Jeremy and rolling his eyes.
Xio beamed. She didn’t argue this time and let him nuzzle into her, returning the loving gestures with a few of her own. “We both are.” She murmured before pausing to listen to her boyfriend. “Rowan has an accent?”
“Oh? Accent eh? Which accent did you get? The British one?” He asked excitedly, leaning in closer. “Maybe we’ll have to get you drunk or angry. I wanna hear it!”
Tyler nodded, resting his head on her shoulder. “It was really strong when he first moved here but kids would bully him about it and tease him so he tried really hard to get rid of it. You can still hear it sometimes though.” He said quietly.
Rowan giggled, shaking his head. “Yeah it’s the British one. Just remind me to refuse any drinks you offer me.”
“Now that’s just rude!” She pouted slightly and looked over at Rowan. “Rowan, you can use your accent whenever you’d like. I’m from Britain too. But I never retained the accent. We moved to America before I could really pick up on it.” She huffed, kissing at Tyler’s jaw. “People are rude Tyler.”
“Oh it can’t be that bad.” He replied with a grin. “I happen to love accents. And I’m sure yours is wonderful. But yes, you’d be smart to avoid any drinks I give you.”
“They are.” He agreed, kissing her gently. “Not you though. You’re amazing..” he murmured, gazing at her lovingly. “You’re so kind..”
Rowan hid his face in his hands momentarily, grinning. “You two are so sweet. But enough about me.” He turned back to Jeremy. “Tell me more about yourself.”
Xio blushed under his gaze and stole another kiss right after he had kissed her. “I love you Tyler. You’re kind too.”
Jeremy scoffed. “About me?! Man I’m the most boring person on this planet!” He lazily leaned back once again, shaking his head. “Well. I run track and I love Sci-fi everything. My natural hair color is ginger but I dye it brown ‘cause that looks better aand I hate Swiss cheese.”
Tyler hummed happily and laced their fingers together, kissing her hand gently. He slipped his other hand around her waist and hugged her close, sighing softly.
Rowan stared at him in shock, “You’re a ginger?! That’s so awesome! Why would you dye it?” He asked, squinting his eyes at Jeremys hair.
Xiomara nuzzled into him, closing her eyes with a content sigh. Her fingers rubbed slow circles into his hand as she relaxed. “You’re so comfortable.”
Jeremy laughed and ran his fingers through his hair. “I didn’t like it. I think I look better with brown hair.” He admitted, sighing deeply. “Ginger is ugly on me.”
Tyler laughed softly, stroking her hair. "Maybe that's why I hug you so much. You're always so warm." He replied, squeezing her hand.
"Nonsense, I'm sure it isn't. If you're born ginger, then you can't look bad ginger." He declared, setting his hand down on the bench.
Xio giggled and shook her head. “Mm really? I hug you a lot because you’re soft and loving.” She purred, giving him a gentle squeeze back.
“Mhm. Sure. I’ll let you believe that.” He winked, glancing up as there was a knock to the door. Jeremy grinned at the sight of his gray-eyed boyfriend, Jamie. “Look who’s here. Wanna meet him Rowan?”
Tyler grinned, blushing lightly at her compliments and hiding his face in her neck. "That's a good reason too I guess.." He murmured shyly.
Rowan gasped quietly and grinned, always happy to meet people. "Of course!" He exclaimed, getting to his feet and clasping his hands behind his back.
Xiomara breathed in the smell of his hair, smiling happily. She ran her fingers through his hair, humming softly. “You’re so cute.”
Jeremy hopped up and hurried to the door to open it for Jamie. “Hi babe!” He breathed, wrapping his arms around the male. Jamie laughed and pressed a soft kiss to Jeremy’s forehead.
“Hello Jer. Who’s this?”
“Really? I thought we agreed that you were the cute one?” He replied, not noticing the other boy enter the room, his eyes fixed on Xio.
Rowan waved a little, tilting his head. “Hi! I’m Rowan! I’m sure we’ve passed in the hallways once or twice, I’ve just never gotten the chance to actually meet you.”
Xio hadn’t noticed the other male either. She was too lost in Tyler’s face. She giggled happily and pressed kisses along his cheeks. “You’re cute too!”
Jamie smiled and held out his narrow hand. He seemed rather shy for someone so popular. “It’s nice to meet you finally Rowan.” He murmured gently, smiling kindly. The kid was taller than Jeremy, but seemed more of the gentle giant type.
Tyler blushed again and looked down, fidgeting with her fingers. “I don’t know…” he murmured, laughing softly.
Rowan shook his hand happily, his smile never dimming.
(Okay how do you want to play this out, like Rowan’s kind of a third wheel right now but if his boyfriend comes then I feel like they won’t really interact??)
(I’m also very overthinking this sorry😂)
Xiomara nodded happily and kissed his forehead. “I know! You’re adorable! I love you!” She giggled happily and brought him close.
(No it’s alright I noticed it too. Mmmm I’m not quite sure tbh. Jamie and Jeremy could leave?)
(All three of them could leave and then we could just continue with Xio and Tyler?)
(If that's okay with you?)
(Sounds good to me!!)
Xiomara nodded happily and kissed his forehead. “I know! You’re adorable! I love you!” She giggled happily and brought him close.
(👍)
Tyler kissed her deeply in reply, leaning forward and holding a hand on her back to keep her from tipping backwards. He ran his hand through her hair, smiling slightly against her lips.